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Joseph James Guzman

Rockwall Heath High School - Rockwall ISD
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Joseph Guzman is a dedicated music educator and percussionist with over 13 years of experience developing high-performing band and percussion programs across Texas. He currently serves as one of the Percussion Directors at Rockwall-Heath High School in Rockwall ISD, where he brings a legacy of musical excellence, student mentorship, and ensemble leadership to one of the premier music programs in the state.

Mr. Guzman earned his Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Texas A&M University–Kingsville, where he served as the drumline leader for the Javelina Marching Band during his final two years. This experience solidified his passion for percussion pedagogy and shaped his collaborative, performance-driven teaching philosophy.

Over the course of his career, Mr. Guzman has held impactful roles at Flour Bluff ISD, Taft ISD, Brownsville ISD, and Corpus Christi ISD. His programs have achieved consistent UIL Sweepstakes Awards, UIL Solo & Ensemble State qualifications, and multiple podium finishes at the TECA Indoor Percussion State Championships. His groups have also advanced through the TMEA and ATSSB Honor Band process.

At Taft ISD, he developed a competitive and well-rounded percussion program that produced 10 ATSSB All-State musicians and more than two dozen Area qualifiers—a testament to his dedication to technical mastery and student growth. At Flour Bluff, he launched the district’s Indoor Percussion Ensemble Organization, further expanding performance opportunities for students.

Joseph’s roots in the marching arts are foundational to his career. He marched as a snare drummer with Mystikal Drum & Bugle Corps from New Park, California in 2009, before joining the Genesis Drum & Bugle Corps percussion staff in 2010, 2012, and 2013. These DCI experiences continue to inform his teaching with a focus on precision, performance excellence, and ensemble unity.

His approach to education has been shaped by key mentors including Randy Fluman, Dr. Jason Kihle, Dillon Ingle, and Dr. Brian Shelton, whose influence helped instill a deep commitment to integrity, artistry, and service in the classroom and on the field.

Joseph is proudly married to his wife, Alyssa, and together they raise three wonderful children and their loyal dog, Wilbert. He remains driven to make a lasting impact through music education—cultivating leadership, discipline, and passion in every student he teaches.